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Daily Republican., 1887-08-17
The strsss and sewer Commlss,on.

The regular session OF the Directors
Of the Street and Sewer Com mission
was held last night. The weekly Day.
roll, amounting TO Si6 48 was presented
and an order drawn for the amount.
The bill OF the WILMINGTON Coal Gas
Company, amounting to 81 400, which
was presented TO Council and referred
to the Commission was read, and laid
over to give the members an opportun-
ity to have ihe lamps counted. Accord.
ing to this bill there are 781 gas lamps
In the city, and Mr.. Gawthrop said that
he thought the board should know ex.
actly what service they sre recaiviug
from the gas and gasoline companies.
On his motion William III. Brady WAS
instructed to count all the lamps In the
city, and report to the board as soon "a
possible.
A resolution was also adopted requir.
ing plumbers and others TO obtain q
permit from the board before proceeding
to tear mp the surface of any street In
this city, This resolution 10 also ap.
proved by the Board OF Water Commits.
sioners. who will only issue permits
when countersigned by the Street and
Sewer Department.
A crossing WAS ordered to be laid
across jackson street below Seventh,
and curb was ordered for Harrison
street between Seventh and Eighth. A
crossing was also ordered to be placed
on Franklin street between Eighth and
Ninth streets.
Permission was granted Mrs. Bacon
to enter the sewer on Fourth street, and
q petition was granted to lay drain pipe
from the cornor Of Second and Madison
streets to connect with the sewer on
Second street. A communication from
8. 8. Adams was received and read, In
which he offers TO make nm abstract o.
the various liens and assessments or
the auditors books for 500, bat on mo
tion the further confederation Of thu
matter WAS laid over until some future
time.
A petition signed by The Diamond
State Iron Company, George W. Busi
b Sons, The Lobdell Gar Wheel Com
pany, The Pusey and Jones Company
John M Solomon and the johnson
Forge COMPANY. asking for the pave
ment OF Church street from Third Il
Front, and Third from Church to th
bridge, wae read but action was post
poned until the next meeting.
James Connolly was awarded tn
contract to raise the sewer walls q
Adams street between Second an,
Pleasant streets for $40. The boar
then adjourned.
Daily Republican., 1887-08-17
A Memorable Relic.

James Chandler, of Ashland, Chris.
tiapa Hundred, is the possessor of the
knife that "Sandy FLASH" noted
highway robber, lost near the Penpsyl
vsnia line, alb ut a century ago, and
which was afterwards found by MIR.
Chandler's father. It has been left ai
the Office OF tine News and Advertiser
in Kennett Square, Pa, where 1t may
be seen by persona who may call fol
that purpose. The editor says it 1,
quite formidable weapon, the hand le
and blade each being about six inche,
in length, and arranged with q spring
and catch that when opened 1t could
not be shut without the blade being re-
lieved.
Daily Republican., 1887-08-17
Fing.Up Sale
|serS and Coats.

n.made Suits cost
blmos. two dollars
dollar we ask.
rS. dark colors and
pie in quality, and
hd 81 so. Broken
Post drops out oi
thls clearance sale
IS soou. halt. Mems
ng Mems sizes.
a; s., SIS, Sc, 81.
ade and belonging
lots. Pfices about
nd quality unusual
ID as YOU would pa,
e money for.
Daily Republican., 1887-08-17
Sale OF Hoyses at chester.

A. Ii. Tyson will have a sale of
horses at Chester tomorrow afternoon.
In the lot are several fne travellers and
also some superior workers. A black
horse, five years old, sired by Buckeye
Bayard, Is represented to trot In 2.b0,
and give promise of greater speed while
be is very gentle and pretty as q pic.
ture. 1t 10 reported that a Whining.
tOnian will be bidder for him.
Daily Republican., 1887-08-17
A Prominent Lancasterian Dead.

LANCASTER. August 16.-Jacob G
Peters. the only son Of the late Abra-
ham Peters, died here tn day aged 50.
Mr.. Peters graduated at Franklin and
Marshall College. For twenty two
years he was q trustee OF the State
Normal School at Millersville, and he
also built the Stevens Cotton Mill with
his brother.in law, II. 9. Shirk, He
was Que of the directors of the LapcAs
ter and Millersvillc Car Line and Of
late has been managing It with grea,
success. In 1875 and 1875 Mr.. Peters
Was . member of the firm of Peters &
Burger, coRtfactOrs. who erected many
buildings on the Centennial grouads
Philadelphia. Mr. Peters was q Dsmo
crat az the breaking out of the war, bn,
Joined the Republican party then. He
was elected to the Legislature In 1868
and was sent to several State oonven.
tioBs. He WAS also prominent Mason
and knight Templav.
Daily Republican., 1887-08-17
Evening Excursion TO Brapdywine
Springs.

On Thursday, August 18th, 1887.
special trains will leave the Baltimore
& Ohio Railroad stations market
street and Delaware avenue) at z 80 p.
m for Braudyw Inc Springs. Return.
ing, trains will leave Brandywine
Springs at 70, midnight. A concert
and dance has been arranged for, and
an efficient orchestra engaged. The ex
cursion grounds are we'll lighted and
fitted mp, Tickets, including railroad
fare and admission to the pavilion, 5(
cen ts.
Daily Republican., 1887-08-17
a Garn.

To sll who are suffering from the er-
rors and indisoretions Of youth. nervous
weakness, early decay, loss OF manhood,
you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great
remedy WAS discovered by a missionary
In South America. Send q selfaddress.
cd envelope 10 the Rev. JOSEF h T.
INMAN Station d. New York City.
Daily Republican., 1887-08-17
Buried Yesterday.

The funeral OF John T. West took
place yesterday from Surgeons Hotel,
at Newport, where he, with his family
have boarded for the past three years.
The remains were encased in @ cloth
covered silver mour ted casket, and the
services vera conducted by the Rev.
j. d. O. Hanna, In the Methodist
Epircopal Church. The attendance
was very large, and there was over fifty
carriages in lire When the corsege
reached Front aud Madison streets, on
Its way to Rivervisw Cemetery, 1t was
ton and Delaware Fire Companies, the
Wawaset. g an Club and the Delaware
Fishing Cub. swelling the line t,
nearly q mile in length.
At brandywine bridge the fremen
formed in open ranks, while the funeral
passed along. The par-bearers were
selected from the firemen and the clubs
with which the deceased was connected
The floral tributes we're very handsome,
and consisted Of pillow, anchor and
wreath. The entire arrangements we're
In charge Of Funeral Director John B.
Martin OF this city, and although 1t was
one Of the largesr funerals that has
taken place for some time. there wac
NOS the slightest confusion.
The deceased leaves o wife and
daughter, the latter, who 10 only IL
years OF age, being an active and CON.
eistent member OF the M. e. Church at
Newport. Hsr gentle manners have
endsared her to all, and she Is Q general
favorite in the town. 1t is said that
she always insisted on having family
prayer with her parents, and although
her father was not q religious man he
invariably yielded to her wishes, and
reverently bowed at the family altar
maintained by his child.
Daily Republican., 1887-08-17
Don't Fail

to 60 on the frst annual excursion oi
the Home Social Circle to Birmingham
Park, on Tuesday, August 23. 1887. A
fine program of athletic sports has been
prepared for the morning, and . tut
race, followed by game OF base ball
will be the program for the afternoon
Special train leaves Water and French
streets at 8 o'clock.
Daily Republican., 1887-08-17
Bible Presented.

Last evening . handsome Bible was
presented 10 Eureka Castle, No. 3,
Ancient Order Knights OF the Mystic
CHAIN, by George W. Childs of the
Philadelphia ledger. It was received
on behalf of the Castle by Financial
Scribe Howard o. Moore, and Sir
knights John W. Baldwin, T. q. jerks
and Howard o. Moore were appointed o
committee to draft resol utions, which
will be acted upon at the next meeting
Of the Castle.
Daily Republican., 1887-08-17
Tho Pennsylvan,a state Fair

The thirty-third annual exhibition -,
the Pennsylvania State Aericultnro
Society will open upon the eronnde ~
the Society in Philadelphia, on Mon
day, September 9th, and will continna
for two weeks, cosing on Saturdav
September 17th. The pircu msta mr. %
under which the State Fair will be held
this year are more than usually favora.
BILE, and no effort or money will he
spared to make this exhibition far eI-
coed anything that has ever before
been seen In the State Of Pennsylysnia.
inc grounds OF the Society are con.
venientiy located OF the crossing of the
Pennsylvania and PhilAdelphia and
Reading Railroads, both of which have
stations at the gates OF the grounds, fur.
nishlns easy acceis to the exhibition
both from the country and from the
csntro OF the city. A tract CT 80 acres
OF land Ia included In the grounds.
giving ample room for thousands of
visitofe besides tho commodious build.
ings OF the Society. The exhibition
buildings themselves are substantial
structares, rooted with iron, contain
Ing 240, 600 square feet Of floor SPACE for
e1hioits, and cost over Sl00, 900. Ex
cellent accommodations are provided
for the exhibition Of horses, cattle,
swine, sheep. and fowls, and the bsstt
OF Facilities for transportation are of
fered BY the two railroads, which do.
liver live stock or merchandise as The
grounds, and by Adams Express Conn
pany, which he's an Office on the
grounds.
d. W. Seller, Secretary Of the Penn
sylvania State Agricultural Society,
mas opened his office at No. 10 South
Broad street Philadelphia, where In
tending exhibitors can secure any de.
sired information.
Daily Republican., 1887-08-17
Blood w eaknesses,

breaking out ON the skin, pimples, boils
bold hives, tired feelings. heat suffer
inge, aches end pains, bad appetite,
itching, breakings out on the skin, &c.
These, with numerous others, Ill denote
bad, weakened and diseased blood, for
all Of which you will get the finest and
incest remedy In DR.. Simms' Blood
Purifier. 81. Depot, Fourth and King
streets, Wilmington, Del. Sold by
dealers.
Daily Republican., 1887-08-17
IL vCTAL RKHTIOn.
II - . faos

shat evGTyhody ought to know that A.
Sergeant Gives 22l0 ibs. Of the best,
ssn-clesned GOAL in evsYy ton you buy.
Oak, pine and hickory kindling wood
In large LOADS. Lime for whitewaAh-
Ing. Yosd, foot OF Monroe street. Cen.
tral Once, Eleventh. and King streets.
LOOK for tho blue. sign. Open in the
evening.
BushI. Bran0h street vkAf, Tis tb
place 70 buy your coal
For god oosi 90 10 BuSh's, French
sisede NtAYf.
Daily Republican., 1887-08-17
D,st,neuished Visitor,

Mr.. Reichert, a member of the British
Parliament, in company with bis wife,
10 visiting his sister, Mrs. Jacobs. Mr.
K. is in favor of Home Rule for Ireland
and votes with Gladstone. To-day they
attended the camp at Brandy wine Sum-
nit, and tomorrow they propose to 60 to
Cape May. They will return on Satur
day and pass Sunday in this city.
Daily Republican., 1887-08-17
At the Hotel Kaatcra kill.

HoTET KAATERsKILL, Aug. 1G.-The
eight hundred guests of the Hotel Kaa.
tersktll have had two rather exciting
topics OF conversation to days cricket
match between KaateTskill and Tan
nersville and q remarkable sprinting
feat accomplished by w. H. Witty,
the accomplished society and summer
resort correspondent Of the Philadelphia
Times: Whitty, equipped In flannel
shit, Delted trousers and canvas sh oes,
started TO walk from the Hotel Kaaters-
kill to Tannersville In pursuit of pews.
To rave time he took o mountain path
through the woods.
He had got about half way through
when be heard terrific noise behind
him. something be describes a. howl
and roar, and, looking back, he saw an
Immense black bear coming In his d.
rection. He did not take o second
look until he had covered large part
OF the distance to Tannersville. When
be did look back the bear WAS still BE-
hind. He did not keep an exact record
OF bis time. II he had he could un
doubtedly claim the championship
belt. Whitty intended to walk back
for exercife, but he says he got enough
exercise to last week. The guests o,
the hotel are talking Of organizing ,
hunt for Bruin.
The cricket match was between
guests of the Hotel Kaaterskill ant
summer boarders from the nslghbor-
hood Of Tannersville. The Kaaterskil
men beat the Tanners vile two games-
first . two inning game and then {
game Of one inning. The Kaaterskil
team Was captured by DR.. Mason, o
Philadelphis. and one Of his ablest mel
was George j. Harding, also of Philn
delphia. Among the Tannersvilll
eleven were g. Ohetwood, @. Chetwood
j. Brinston and Mr.. Currie OF Philadel
phia. The games, which were playet
on the beautiful plaza to the south o
the hotel, were watched by severa
bundled ladies and all brilliant play
were enthusiastically applauded.
Daily Republican., 1887-08-17
Ease Ball,

The following games were played
yesterday:
Observation-Disclosures, s.; Pitts.
burg, 4.
Observation-Disclosures 8; Brooklyn,
8.
New York-Metropolitar, IA Balti.
more,3
Cleveland-St. Louis, II; Cleveland, 4.
Cincinnati-Cinctnnati. 4; Louisville,
2.
Philacelphis-Philsdelphis Z; Wash.
ington, 6 Ten innings.
Boston-Boston, 3; New York, 8.
Chicago-Chioago, 8; Detroit, g.
Syrs;ase-Etarr, 8; Wilkerbarre, 0.
B!nghsmpton - Binghsmpton,
Rochester, z.
I se-sntoN-Scrsnton, 4; Buffalo, o.
Daily Republican., 1887-08-17

We are giving especial attention, to
furnishing families with best brands of
flours, and are confident we can give
entire satisfaction both as to quality
and price. Call at the mill, 101 Mary.
land avenue, for particulars. Tatnall
Bros.
Daily Republican., 1887-08-17
For u Fine Gold

or silver watch at astonishingly low
figures call on A. E. Williamson,
jsweier, los West Eighth street. We
nave o special bargain In gents lax.
gold watch at S48 90, this watch ia
usually sold OF from $55 to $50.
Daily Republican., 1887-08-17
A slight Wreck

About 10. 80 o'clock last right car
jumped the track at the West Yard,
blocking the Delaware Division track,
and the P, W. & B. north. bound track.
There was no damage done and trains
were run over the siding, causing but
a slight delay.
Daily Republican., 1887-08-17
she Has Seven Living Huspap dis.

WATERBURY, Conn, August TO-
nisbed hail before Justice to-day, and
Septem ber 8 will answer to the charge
of bigamy. The State expeots to prove
that she has seven husbands DOW liv-
ing.
Daily Republican., 1887-08-17
Excursion Tomorrow.

The knights OF the Golden Eagle
will have an excursion to Pennfgrove
tomorrow, and all who wish to spend
Q D leasant day will be sure TO attend.
Daily Republican., 1887-08-17

We invite thoee who hsve been uno
BILE to get . -four that would just sui,
them to give us trial. a. we know we
can satisfy them. j. q. Hamilton b
Co., Fifth and King,
Daily Republican., 1887-08-17

We have just received small lot of
solid silver open face Elgin watches,
which we are selling at %. SO. and are
warranted good time pieces, at Hanf's,
No. 1B East Fourth street.
Daily Republican., 1887-08-17

You never saw so many hats and
bonnets at one time as there are ct 617
Market street. Importers sale.
Daily Republican., 1887-08-17

GROUP, wHooPINa COUGH and Bron.
chitis Immediately relieved by Shiloh's
Cure. Sold by NIB. Danforsh, cor. and
and Market SITS.
Daily Republican., 1887-08-17

SHILoH's vITALIzER is what you
need for Constipation, Loes of Appe-
tite, Dizziness and all symptoms Of
Dyspepsia. Price 10 and rs cents per
bottle. Sold by n. B. Danforth, cor.
and and Market Sts.
Daily Republican., 1887-08-17

SHILoH's CoUaH and Consumption
Cure is sold by us on guarantee. 1t
cures consumption. Sold by N. B. Dan
forth, cor. End and Market SITS.
Daily Republican., 1887-08-17
state OF the Temperatu rs
at the REPUBLICAN office o-day, in tn 9
Xho wentnss. .

Tomorrow promises to be fair to
partly cloudy, slightly warmer with
local showers. Friday fair with rising
temperature.
Daily Republican., 1887-08-17
Sudden Changes OF weather

are prod uct,ve of throat diseases, coughs,
colds, eto. There is no mora effectual
relief In these diseases to be found than
in the use of Browns Bronchial Troches.
Price % cts.
Daily Republican., 1887-08-17

When baby WAS sick, we gave her Castoria,.
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria
Whea she became Miss. she clung to Castoria
When she had Children, she gave them Cas
oria.
Daily Republican., 1887-08-17

For bad blood no remedy is so Moe as
DIR. Simms' Blood Purifier. Depot,
Fourth and King, Wilmington, Del.
Sold by dealers.
Daily Republican., 1887-08-17

Low Ball Chewing Tobacco is en-.
phAtically the largest ten-oent plug In
existence. Ask your dealer for 1t. Its
fine.
Daily Republican., 1887-08-17

For lame back, side or chest, use
shiloh's Porous Plaster. Price 25 cts.
Sold by N. B. Danfortb. cor. and B
Market Sta,
Daily Republican., 1887-08-17

Let tie thirsty try Buttermilk, such
ss made at creamery, Fourth ard Ship
ley streets.
Daily Republican., 1887-08-17
lust Received

large invoice of watermelons and can,
taloupes, which will be sold at the low.
est prices @. SMELTz's, 13 &c. 4th.
Daily Republican., 1887-08-17

Best place to get beef, mutton or veal
Is of Lowell, stall IL, City Market.
Telephone AL.
Daily Republican., 1887-08-17

Importers consignment OF millinery
goods at 617 Market street. wonderful
bargains,
Daily Republican., 1887-08-17
Az UuT6d.

''n,e ,r st., PHILADELPHIA; . r.; q ;,v
pFu,.' pS, Iac,ps ~, uii inlmy family y
y ,s.,s "a Two years ago ~ ! nSu T. .
Yer,'; Yf, '.;ured ne Of all pains
u''e CHATEAU BlAoN'
Daily Republican., 1887-08-17
Go To

Taylor g. Fulierton's, No. 30a King
street, for puve drugs of all desorip-
Lion.
Daily Republican., 1887-08-17

EIOSAL CENTENNIAL.
Surn.sh estimates FOR Uni
Srau,es, Firms or Ass0cia :
irg 10 participate in Con
| Csp,ela.a, Celebration.
t!sled.
Daily Republican., 1887-08-17
Accidents.

'..,,,s AtyIrm. Balto.. MD.
looI. o.r,sa bs brukes and acoi.
'T nsea i. Jacobs on, ard
~, NJ. II recon- M~nded.
SISTER MAnlz.
Daily Republican., 1887-08-17

5000 hats aud Donnets almost given
away; all consignment soods; nust be
sold In two weeks. Mrs. Jacobs, 6l7
Market street.
Daily Republican., 1887-08-17
skougfn on" Icon. %

"Roush ON Itch" cures skin humors
sruptions, ring worm, letter, sal
sheum, frosted feet, chilblains, itch
ivy poison. ba.bar's Itch. 300. lars.
Daily Republican., 1887-08-17
EoBS OIL
bsi,,s and Aehes.
TRoUgLES.
a, Jacobs uii freely anu
void d'hi'''
!, ,Eelitf.

Lexington. xentucsyii 1t !, sc;,i.,
ssss,.ss' s,s.s s.,@ '',i'' ny 's% S%Sas %s.%;SS;a s
'ys:sbs sc o,l.B. q. Tho"A''
Daily Republican., 1887-08-17

al. gash s... Chicago, III.
~ s"urs my feet became sore ore
Ike ire. st. jacobs oh
ssye mad no return:
henry RUSSELL.
Daily Republican., 1887-08-17

l.,,op gives relief; every bot.
ma, @ oyery bottle tested as 70
VIZ, irsru,ue o,ttle bears the
!. Signature; every home In
y rs yslue; every spoken Ian.
,n " maze; every journalist
~ ~ ds..ior Knows It's merits;
'tnds It perfect. sold by
Iuesle.s. Price nifty cents pei
Iys l., vuGELER CO.. Bal
Daily Republican., 1887-08-17

Corydop, Indiana.
.,r,a6 oiavi,ls, and very
fsse ,seep; on cured me; otner o., !
n n ts.Ied. LEVI ACTTElA'
Daily Republican., 1887-08-17
oRouxfn on Catarrh"

rs pot mere palliative remedy, but q
complete cure OF worst chronic cases;
eorreots Offensive odors at once; un-
equalled for catarrhal throat affections,
dlphtherin, sore throat, foul breath.
H0c
Daily Republican., 1887-08-17

Pure candles at FerEuson's.
Daily Republican., 1887-08-17

All city conve-
niences, such as
Gas, Mater and
Schools.
These lots are
located at Eighth
and Maryland ave-
nues.
Daily Republican., 1887-08-17
A"npoAAs - DuhsiV, o'
THE ECHANPIoNsgIp prRopn.

The record Of championship games played to
date Is as follows; With the record of games
won, lost and percentages:
Daily Republican., 1887-08-17

w ill sell on
monthly in al
ments or on terms
that will suit the
mechanics of Will
mington.
Daily Republican., 1887-08-17
HRougn on Rats.

Clears out rats, mice, reaches, flies,
ants, bedbuge, beetles, insects, skunks,
jnck rabbits, sparrows, gophers, sQuir.
rels. loo At dru1Gists.
If You are Losing Your Grip
try "Wells' Health Rep ewer." Goes
direct to weak spots. For weak men,
delicate women.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1887-11-17
Tho san,e Old Xrnnple.

The surgeons arc already having a row
over tho mslady Of tho Grown Prince Of
Germany. Prof.. stork, Of Berlin, Gays
that ono blunder after another has boon
committed, tho original blupdcr being
that the sucsr was ttere from the first, Is
he knew, but DR.. Mackenzie either did
MOI know 1t or would no. admit it.
Tho physicians and surgoons who have
boon called in for consultation agree that
thu Prince has q cancer, but here they
stop agreeing. Some think one thing
should be done, some smother. Some
think he may, with their treatment, live a
few months. Some think they can stretch
out hi1 lie for 9 few years. The small fry
OF Europe have not beon heard from, bat
there ia time enough for tho returns from
the back districts to como in.
In this country VIC have been through
this sort Of thing on two memorable occ..
,sious. When Garfield lay with tho aasan.
sins bulletin him, and when cance was fast
eating away the life o! Grant, the wrang-
ling Of tho surgeons was o conspicuous
part Of tho news OF tho day. And then
the eminent surgeons who we're not call
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1887-11-17

Freddy Gebhardt and Mrs. Lspgtry have
fallen out. 5@.e
The ho.se.csr conductor is q wsy.fare-,
30 to speak.-Boston Budget.
President Cleveland likes to talk ia
theatrical people, Lawrence Barrett being
one Of his favorites. :
An unclaimed letter addressed to the
dead Fernando Wood Is lying in the
Washington postofice.
The New York p~ostoAice handled 1,750..
900 political circulara marked newspapers
in three days election week.
The Chinese have utilized for centuriee
IN the evaporation of brine. q gas which
iasues from coal seams near Pekin.
A formal acceptance to wedding invita-.
tlons is written by New York "Schwaubs''
who wish to be considered in fashion,
Butter is sold by the yard in many old
English towns. A pound of butler ia
rolled out into u stick and disposed of IN
sections.
The public need not DO surprised If the
sea.scrpent becomes Visible from tho roof
OF the Atlanta Custom House before the
prohibition fight ends.-4dcom Telegraph.
Mr. Gould is reported to be in improved
health, and having q very enjoyable time
in Europe. II Mr.. Gould takes a fancy to
Europe, he will probably own it before be
comes back.
A acknowledgement suit for damages was
compromised for $1,000. The attorneys
in the case are happy in the possession Of
one.half OF the amount as their fecs.-An.
niiston (Ala.) Hot Blast.
There is q preacher in Upson county
who hes married Ill couples and has re-.
ceiyed in marriage fees IS. One couple
paid him IS; a hundred and ten paid him
nothing Columbus (Ga.) Enquirr.Sun.
The Hotel Nail is responsible for the
statement that 10 certain uptown hotel
clerk never attends a funeral because his
habitual smile Is so fixed that he couldn't
look sorry if he t,ied."-Y onkers States.
man.
"Peter," aaid old Mrs. Bentley to her
husband, "what is this Munroe doctorin'
I've heard about2n "Woll, I dunno.s, re-.